Removal of lens material cost at US hospitals
Removal of lens material · CPT 66840
$362.55
lowest cash price
$3,449.60
national median
$10,682.51
highest cash price
122
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $362.55–$10,682.51 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,694.88) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,698.92)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $362.55 | $4,295.20 | $8,047.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,644.00 | $6,644.00 | $6,644.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $3,449.60 | $9,165.95 | $9,165.95 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $3,449.60 | $3,449.60 | $3,449.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 | $3,173.34 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $5,853.13 | $5,853.13 | $5,853.13 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $2,492.56 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $418.44 | $2,698.92 | $4,946.91 |
| North Carolina | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 36 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 | $2,386.80 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $437.46 | $437.46 | $494.52 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $858.50 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 97 | $2,252.99 | $2,252.99 | $2,957.05 |
| Virginia | 12 | $10,682.51 | $10,682.51 | $10,682.51 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,888.64 | $2,888.64 | $2,888.64 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $2,306.00 | $2,306.00 | $3,707.00 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,068.23 – $15,638.81 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $9,858.00 – $46,797.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $3,109.43 – $6,323.17 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $723.63 – $3,783.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $652.43 – $668.75 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $722.74 – $2,503.78 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $520.78 – $3,235.90 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $2,394.77 – $2,394.77 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $2,394.77 – $2,394.77 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $2,679.93 – $9,846.46 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $2,968.25 – $11,046.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $3,276.79 – $10,593.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $723.63 – $3,783.00 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $3,045.96 – $3,045.96 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $520.78 – $2,897.90 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $694.74 – $2,571.04 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $2,394.77 – $2,394.77 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $2,394.77 – $2,394.77 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $2,394.77 – $2,394.77 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $4,006.43 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $520.78 – $2,897.90 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $520.78 – $2,897.90 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $722.74 – $2,576.71 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $722.74 – $2,503.78 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $463.71 – $653.30 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,248.79 – $4,597.68 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,648.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,225.25 – $9,206.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,742.03 – $7,007.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $634.22 – $2,118.29 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,571.71 – $2,828.88 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,115.23 – $2,765.90 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,636.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,681.25 – $8,124.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,309.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,036.99 – $4,749.93 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $2,183.16 – $3,056.42 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $8,003.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $3,447.34 – $12,362.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $2,672.44 – $9,846.46 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,571.71 – $6,545.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $813.00 – $4,006.43 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $758.00 – $5,350.23 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $2,170.22 – $5,562.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $2,410.01 – $5,350.23 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $1,115.23 – $2,765.90 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $520.78 – $5,650.90 |